2011 Feb
2011 February Vol. 9 No. 2
Focus on...Board/Owner Relations
New England Condo Expo to Feature Free Seminars
The planning of free seminars for property managers, trustees, and unit owners
is picking up pace as New England Condominium’s 2011 Expo draws closer.
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Friend or Foe?
Being elected to the condo board inserts a divisive quality into one’s relationship with their neighbors. While still a unit owner, subject to the
same rules, regulations and responsibilities, a board member has made a
commitment to the larger community. So, when neighbors and friends fail to meet
their obligations, flouting the rules or falling behind on condo fees, the
board becomes involved. That can inject a dose of stress into any board member’s life.
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How To Get Heard
As a condo owner, you’ve got a gripe. Whether it’s about Mrs. Smith’s poodle who barks all day or the neighbor’s teenaged son who blasts his Guns N’ Roses music when his parents aren’t home, you just want someone to listen and, of course, do something about your
complaint.
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Handling Home-Based Businesses
As the lingering effects of the “Great Recession” continue to influence the lives of countless average Americans, more and more
displaced workers are turning to home-based businesses (HBBs) in an attempt to
reverse sagging fortunes.
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Getting Out The Vote
While the election format in a condominium community is pretty much the same as
for any other club or organization, property managers and board members are
looking to make the process easier and increase unit owner participation. Unit
owner participation, in particular, can be a challenge as some condos find it
hard to get enough members for a quorum at their annual meetings.
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Pets Allowed!
When Marjorie Kehe moved from New York to Boston in 2003, she brought a
roommate: her black border-collie mix, Sheba. While no stranger to urban
living, Kehe was taken aback at how few Massachusetts landlords would even
consider the 25-pound dog.
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Somerville, Massachusetts
Vibrant and bustling, Somerville has everything city dwellers love, want or need
within walking distance of their own front doors. But with friendly neighborhoods and a strong
sense of community pride, it’s as welcoming as any small town in the state of Massachusetts.
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Q&A: How to Handle Sleep-All-Day, Party_all-Night owners?
We have an owner in one of our units (these are condos) that always has excessive noise. A new older couple just moved into the unit behind them and has not had a peaceful night’s sleep since moving in. Last night around 3 a.m., the police were finally called. The owner and his roommate have been told to keep the noise level down but to no avail. They seemingly party all night and sleep all day. What if anything can we do as a condo association? Fines have also been levied but the unit owner does not have to pay them until he decides to sell the unit. Any suggestions? Read More
Q&A: Can Condo Treasurer Be Fired Without Due Cause?
Do the individual condo association board members and president have the legal right to remove a treasurer from his or her duties without due cause and deny a chance for rebuttal? Read More
